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  • 2015-03-18T19:30:00Z on RTÉ One
  • 25m
  • 3h 20m (8 episodes)
  • Ireland
  • English
  • Reality
Rory O’Connell is probably Ireland’s most experienced cookery teacher – he has been teaching people how to cook for more than 30 years, having co-founded the Ballymaloe Cookery School with his sister, Darina Allen. And in this brand new series, Rory introduces the timeless, classic, and essential techniques, which every cook needs to understand and implement if they want to cook well.

8 episodes

Series Premiere

2015-03-18T19:30:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2015-03-18T19:30:00Z25m

In the first programme of this brand new series, Rory’s starter is a Salad of Hard Boiled Eggs with Mayonnaise, Harissa and Chorizo.

His main course dishes are Grilled Pork Chops and Pork Burgers with Fennel and Pistachio, a delicious Plum and Apple Sauce and also a Swede Turnip Puree with Parmesan and Olive Oil.

Raspberry Fool and Vanilla Biscuits complete the meal.

2015-03-25T19:30:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2015-03-25T19:30:00Z25m

Rory’s starter this week is a Beetroot Salad with St. Tola Goats’ Cheese, Honey and Pomegranate.

He follows this with Grilled T-Bone Steak with Horseradish Cream and Salsa Verde, with Oven Roasted Chips and a Salad of Organic Greens.

Almond and Cinnamon Thins with Pears complete this week’s menu.

2015-04-01T18:30:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2015-04-01T18:30:00Z25m

Rory’s three course meal this week starts with his delicious Green Vegetable Soup.

And with just a few days to Easter Sunday, his main course would have to include lamb, so Rory cooks a very tender Roast Leg of Lamb and Mint Relish dish,with Chickpee and Coriander Puree, and Carrots with Lemon.

And keeping things simple for afters, Rory prepares a ‘Plain Cake’, served with Strawberries. Creme Anglaise and Cream.

2015-04-08T18:30:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

1x04 Episode 4

  • 2015-04-08T18:30:00Z25m

Rory’s starter this week is Pumpkin Broth with Parsley Pesto.

He follows this with Boiled Oyster of Bacon, Roast Tomato Oil Parsley, Mustard and Cheddar Cheese Sauce. This delicious main course is accompanied by Mustard and Scallion Champ and Green Cabbage Puree Yoghurt and Star Anise Cream with Compote of Plums with Red Wine and Star Anise

2015-04-15T18:30:00Z

1x05 Episode 5

1x05 Episode 5

  • 2015-04-15T18:30:00Z25m

This week’s delicious starter is Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Wild Mushrooms on Grilled Sourdough Bread Rory prepares a tasty main course of Lamb Koftas and Rocket Salad with Buttermilk Dressing, Roast Hazelnuts and Cumin and Chilli Oil.

And he finishes with a decadent dessert of Chocolate and Caramel Mousse with Caramel Sauce and Raspberries.

2015-04-22T18:30:00Z

1x06 Episode 6

1x06 Episode 6

  • 2015-04-22T18:30:00Z25m

Pan-fried Hake with Herb Relish is Rory’s delicious starter this week.

For his main course he cooks Casserole of Roast Chicken with Indian Spices, served with Pilaff Rice with Parsley, and Curly Kale.

And for dessert Rory prepares Kiwi Fruit Granita with Passion Fruit and Orange Sauce accompanied by Lacy Nut Biscuits.

2015-04-29T18:30:00Z

1x07 Episode 7

1x07 Episode 7

  • 2015-04-29T18:30:00Z25m

Rory prepares Baked Dover Sole on the Bone with Bretonne Sauce, Roast Sirloin of Beef with red wine, tomato and gherkin followed by Orange and Mint Jelly.

2015-05-06T18:30:00Z

1x08 Episode 8

1x08 Episode 8

  • 2015-05-06T18:30:00Z25m

In tonight’s final programme Rory prepares Moroccan Harrira Soup, Roast Haddock with Roast Pepper, Olive and Basil Salsa Mashed Potatoes with Courgette, Olive Oil and Marjoram Romanesco followed by Chocolate, Prune and Armagnac Puddings with Chocolate Sauce.

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